Guangzhou (Huadu) to Beijing (CAN–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Beijing
5 carriers, 210 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
210 Flights/wk
1,128 mi
2h 45m nonstop
57 1-stop hubs
CAN–PKX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,128 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CAN–PKX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 98 | 320, 321, 32Q, 333, 350, 359, 738 | 2h55-3h15 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 84 | 320, 321, 32Q, 333, 359, 738, 77W | 2h55-3h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 321, 32N | 2h55-3h | – | – | – |
| AQ 9 Air | 7 | 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to PKX direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to PKX.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Beijing from Guangzhou (Huadu)
Nearby airports with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
| Metric | CAN→PKX | SZX→PKX | HKG→PKX |
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| Distance from CAN | – | 61 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 210 | 196 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 55m | 3h 15m |
Shenzhen (SZX) to Beijing flights · Hong Kong (HKG) to Beijing flights · Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Beijing flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · PKX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
CAN: CST · PKX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 15m.
Getting to CAN
Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.
Facts
CAN–PKX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance1,128 mi / 1,815 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights210 out / 203 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Destination: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CAN to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,128 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 210 nonstop flights per week from CAN to PKX. The return direction has about 203 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWL, CJU, WUS, JGN, CZX, ENH, XNN, DLU, CGD, NTG, YIH, HKG, TAS, ZYI, JJN, LZO, KHN, SGN, SWA, CSX, CKG, YIW, KMG, SYX, TFU, XMN, WUH, XIY, HAK, SHE, NGB, DLC, SHA, KWE, HGH, PVG, CTU, HFE, HRB, FOC, WUX, CGQ, KUL, ICN, WNZ, LHW, NNG, SVO, BKI, INC, URC, JHG, HND, LUM, KRL, AMS and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PKX to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is 3 hours to 3 hours 20 minutes northbound and 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes southbound. The route covers about 1,180 miles. Northbound flights face headwinds from the subtropical jet that push times slightly longer. Beijing Daxing's modern single-terminal layout keeps taxi times short at 10 to 15 minutes.
China Southern is the dominant carrier with 8 to 12 daily nonstops, since Daxing is its Beijing hub. China United Airlines adds 2 to 3 daily frequencies. Equipment is mostly A320neo, 737-800, and A321 on standard departures, with widebody A330 or 787 on high-demand slots. Departures cover early morning through late evening.
Daxing (PKX) opened in 2019 and sits 46 km south of central Beijing. Capital (PEK) is 32 km northeast of the city center. China Southern, China Eastern, and SkyTeam carriers use Daxing. Air China and Star Alliance carriers use Capital. For Guangzhou travelers, Daxing is the natural choice since China Southern is based at both ends.
The Daxing Airport Express metro line reaches Caoqiao station in the south of the city in 19 minutes. From Caoqiao, transfers connect to Lines 10 and 19 for Guomao, Wangfujing, and other central areas. Total transit time to the city center is 50 to 70 minutes. Taxi and rideshare take 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic on the Daxing Airport Expressway.
Guangzhou-Beijing high-speed rail takes about 8 hours on the fastest G-trains via Wuhan. The train departs from Guangzhou South Station and arrives at Beijing West. Flying saves 5 hours of travel time. Rail makes sense for travelers who prefer city center to city center without airport transfers, or who want to break the journey with a stop in Wuhan or Changsha.
Guangzhou to Beijing Daxing: China's North-South Backbone
CAN-PKX links Guangzhou Baiyun International to Beijing Daxing International, two of China's busiest airports separated by 1,180 miles. China Southern dominates this route with 8 to 12 daily nonstops, making it one of the carrier's highest-frequency domestic corridors. Block time is around 3 hours. Daxing opened in 2019 and handles SkyTeam traffic for the Beijing market, so China Southern passengers get a purpose-built hub at both origin and destination.
The route competes with Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed rail, which takes about 8 hours. Air wins on speed for anyone not starting and ending near the rail stations. Daxing's express metro reaches south Beijing in 19 minutes, and Guangzhou Baiyun has metro Line 3 into the city center. Both airports handle domestic connections efficiently, making CAN-PKX a strong trunk route for passengers connecting onward to southern or northern China.